4-methyl-2-pentanone

Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is the organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH3. This colourless liquid, a ketone, is used as a solvent for gums, resins, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and nitrocellulose.

USAGE OF 4-methyl-2-pentanone
4-methyl-2-pentanoneUsed as a solvent, dewaxing agent, also used in organic synthesisMainly used as dye intermediates, and can be used in Pharmaceuticals, pesticide, textile, paint, and mineral processing industry, gums, resins, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and nitrocellulose.